Mar 14, 2013

At this time of year most students have academic goals. Some want to pass while others are looking to make honors. We used this chart and worksheet in class to compute what will be needed this trimester to attain those goals.

Mar 10, 2013

Kingdomaility is a personality profile inventory to determine your role in a medieval kingdom. The questioner comes from a book titled the same. The story is a reflection of a fictional king who's kingdom is falling apart. He determined that it was because his subjects were not doing jobs that fit their personality, therefore they were not productive nor where they happy.

Mar 3, 2013

When I began teaching (student teaching) in 2005 I rarely used a computer. As I spoke with other teachers I discovered how helpful computer technology could be. Since them I have come to rely more and more on computer technology for work. Though, often I've referred to the computer as both a blessing and a cure.

A few years ago I spilled a drink while walking in my living room. The normal reaction would be to say "O No", put the drink down, an clean up the mess. That was not my initial reaction. It seems that I had been using the computer too much too often, because my reaction was a desire to click "edit" and "undo". Since them I have called into question how and when I use technology. I also challenge student to do the same. I talk to them about using the dictionary or phone book instead of looking for their device, and putting the devices away when they go to sleep.

Given this experience, I can understand the purpose of this infographic. It should serve as a conversation starter for all of us.

Adopt a Classroom

Did you know that on average teaches spend $600 a year on necessary school supplies for students. Through "Adopt a Classroom" you can make a donation to help provide classroom materials for students. This link specifically helps students in East Providence, RI. These funds are given directly to teachers for use in their classrooms.